Emily Carr

On Line Exhibition


Cheese Plate Object Name: Plate

Object Type: Cheese

Accession Number: CH1983.1

Physical Description: "One cheese plate. Ironstone. Glazed. Circular, flat base, ridged in main area of plate. Marks: Manufacturer's stamp on base; written in black marker ""#1 CHEESE PLATE FROM EMILY CARR'S HOME"". Colours: eggshell white with blue border surrounding rim and central area. Blue border - small floral motif."

History of Use: Purchased by Mrs. Dumont's daughter from a Victoria antique store. Believed to be from the home of Emily Carr.

Manufacturer: Pearl Ware

Institution: Carr House



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Last updated: 09 July 1997
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